20 August 2012
When the ILO adopted the Maritime Labour Convention in February 2006, Director-General Juan Somavia called it “making labour history”. Following the ratification by Russia and the Philippines, the Convention will come into force in 12 months’ time. What does this mean for the world’s 1.2 million seafarers?
20 August 2012
The Philippines is the 30th Member to have its ratification registered and join the group of the “first 30” ILO countries to demonstrate their commitment to ensuring decent work for seafarer and a level playing field for quality shipowners.
25 July 2012
Cyprus is the 29th ILO Member and the ninth member of the European Union to ratify this landmark Convention.
14 June 2012
International Labour Conference, 101st Session, Geneva, 2012
14 June 2012
Landmark Recommendation aims at extending essential health care and basic income security to millions of people around the globe.
12 June 2012
Sweden is the 28th ILO Member and the eighth member of the European Union to ratify this landmark Convention.
11 June 2012
The Government of Singapore deposited the instrument of ratification for the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187) with the International Labour Office on 11 June 2012. Singapore is the 23rd member State to ratify the Convention.
08 June 2012
The Government of Malaysia deposited with the International Labour Office the instrument of ratification of the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187). Malaysia is the 22nd member State to ratify the Convention.
25 May 2012
The ILO has issued a report on the worldwide situation concerning its fundamental principles and rights of work – freedom of association and collective bargaining, forced and child labour and discrimination.